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Very well named as the flowers are of just that mix of pale yellow with a tinge of green that characterises that most noxious of elements. However, there the similarity ends as the rest of this plant is lovely. The flowers come in a dense, arching spike with each berberis like flower hanging most gracefully. Towards the end of flowering the outer petals will sometimes stain pink. The effect is quite showy and refined. E.flavum x E.ogisuiLinks
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Jean O'Neill has flowers in one of those colours that is quite unique. The flowers are generous in proportions and production, with each being topped by off white sepals, under which curve petals which shade from dunked rich tea biscuit brown to flesh coloured at their curved tips. Young leaves are suffused with a rich tan and they colour a lovely pinky-red in Autumn, still with the darker red speckles. Raised at Spinners by Peter Chapell from Epimedium davidii seed. Possibly a cross with Epimedium acuminatumLinks
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Startling fat goblet shaped flowers of brightest yellow with yellow horns. The sepals are reduced to a little fleck of rusty red which is picked up by the dark red of the new leaves. The flowers are 1 1/4 inches but the 'tube' is flared to make the goblet shaped centre which lends the flower more weight. Originally collected by the French missionary, Pere Armand David. From mountain woods in the Sichuan province. Subgenus Epimedium, Section i, B Series - DavidianaeLinks
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In many ways similar to Epimedium wushanense, but a little smaller (despite being in a different series). The flowers have petals that curve downwards in a shade of pale translucent yellow, stronger towards the centre and on the very tip. They are carried in compound pyramidal inflorescences of up to 30 flowers. The leaves are fresh apple green, paler at first, eventually developing an overlay of red blotching. They are long and narrow with a quite spiky margin. Subgenus Epimedium, Section i, B Series - DavidianaeLinks
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Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'. Beautiful tough evergreen ground cover, thirving even in the dry beneath trees. The leaves open an attractive pale ochre-green, beautifully netted with russet tones, colouring well in Autumn (more coloured than 'Wisley' on both occasions). Flowers are like strings of glowing small bright yellow daffodils held upright and above the foliage. A German cultivar selected by Heinz Klose, it has slightly more pointed leaves with a more toothed margin and large flowers held well up. 45cm. Easily grown in any good soil. ( E.perraldianum x E. pinnatum subsp. colchicum ).Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Epimedium x warleyense ( Ellen Willmott ). E. alpinum x E. pinnatum subsp. colchicum. The upright stems of delicate coppery orange flowers set this hybrid apart from most epimediums. They are held well up above the foliage in a warm orange haze. The leaves are apple green in a mildly spreading clump that is a little less dense than most species. Height 20-40cm in flower. Originally sent from Warley Place, the Garden of Ellen Willmot, to Professor Stearn as E.perraldianum when he was writing his monograph. Subsequently identified and named by Professor Stearn. for any good soil in partial shade. spring.Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Euphorbia cyparissias 'Red Devil'. Pretty little Euphorbia with deep red new growth which fades a deep sea green, the perfect foil for the bright acid yellow flowers produced in profusion in spring. It's only 20cm tall but a great assest anywhere. The fine thread-like foliage is lovely in its own respect, but the brightness of the flowers punch well above their weight and persist for so long, fading into rich autumn tones before they depart. Any soil. Will run. HARMFUL IF EATEN. SKIN/EYE IRRITANTDiscount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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An anemone centred celandine . Bright golden yellow with widely spaced rounded petals around a tight central boss of curved petaloid stamens. The leaves are a joy for they are variously marbled and splashed with green, black and pewter. Sterile. Probably selected at Myddleton House, the garden of EA Bowles. Propagated by P Corbis in Yelverton in the 1960's as Beamish Double -
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This curious little variety produces fully double blooms of shiny green flowers, streaked with yellow. Definitely a curiosity for the collector who likes to 'have the set' ! -
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Lesser Celandine. Gold-edged, bronze buds open to a typical celandine colour, the difference being that Ficaria verna 'Montacute' (Ranunculus ficaria) has 4 ruffs of petals, prettily incurved to reveal the contrasting bronzy reverse. The petals are neatly square-ended, almost as if they have been trimmed. Unlike 'Flore Pleno' the centres of the flowers are open revealing a green eye surrounded by a boss of orange anthers. The leaves are arrow shaped, green flecked with silver. A favourite of mine and one of the earliest to flower. Said to have been rescued from a verge in Montacute, Somerset in 1994 just prior to being destroyed in roadworks. -
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Lesser Celandine. Glossy Buttermilk petals, shaded purplish on the reverse set off by a central boss of double-cream stamens. A nice contrast to the other cultivars or where the bold yellows are a bit too strident. Plain green leaves. This selection comes from Allan Robinson, former Rock Garden Superintendent at Wisley, who named it after his cat. -
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Great value throughout the year. Bertie Crug forms a low spreading mound of dark bronze-tinted shiny green leaves over which a long succession of pale pink flowers is produced. Good at the edges of beds or in a rock garden planting this is a reliable doer for full sun. Cooler Autumn winter brings a rich cherry red colour to the foliage. 15cm spreading. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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(Geranium albiflorum x Geranium sylvaticum) I was drawn to this delicate geranium as it was so different from its cousins. It has small lustrous mauve flowers, 1cm wide with petals quite widely spaced. It has a lovely little curly puce pink style and flushes of magenta bee-lines. It really comes into its own when established and flowering en masse when the effect is quite charming. 45-90cm. An Alan Bremner cross. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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( G. libani x G. peloponnesiacum) An Alan Bremner hybrid. One of the first things to note about this hybrid is its mostly evergreen habit. Fresh leaves begin to grow well before Christmas so that there is a good clump of fresh shiny leaves present by the new year. The flowers come in April and are large soft floppy discs in lavender with nicely contrasting red calyces. Altogether a very nice variety that is not much seen. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Geranium 'Tiny Monster'. (Geranium psilostemon x Geranium ‘Ankum’s Pride’) This cultivar has the benefit of a growth habit and leaf like a G.sanguineum, but with flowers on branching flower stems. It is long flowering with large flowers for its size, each Purplish red with darker veins. Leaves redden well in the Autumn. Raised by Rolf Offenthal at Grethem, Germany. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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The flowers of Geranium 'Kashmir Pink' are particularly nicely shaped with petals in a clear rosy baby-pink. Each has translucent veins and paler, almost green eye. Combined with the very fine foliage, this is a Geranium of very fine overall effect . Raised by Robin White of Blackthorn Nursery, a seedling from 'Kashmir Purple'.Links
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Geranium himalayense 'Gravetye'. Large saucer-shaped blooms in a strong violet-blue are held well above the attractive foliage. 'Gravetye', selected from the garden of William Robinson, has flowers with a particularly pronounced central purplish flush on a more compact plant than the species. The species is a Himalayan plant that forms dense clumps of well cut foliage. Flowers April to July. Excellent red Autumn colour. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Geranium maculatum 'Beth Chatto'. G.'Chatto' is distinguished by the most lovely clear, pale sugar pink flowers that it shows off to great effect in outward facing clusters above the pale green foliage. Larger and more deeply coloured than ‘Shameface’. Geranium maculatum is a variable moisture loving species; the best of the North American species. Flowers appear April to June (and often again in Autumn) with clusters of upward facing flowers well above the deeply cut leaves. Best in damp shadeDiscount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'. Impressive leaves which are deeply fingered and coloured brown, a colour which lasts well into the Summer. Flowers are produced early and are pale pink. The whole plant is a little smaller than ‘Elizabeth Ann’. Geranium maculatum is a variable moisture loving species; the best of the North American species. Flowers appear April to June (and often again in Autumn) with clusters of upward facing flowers well above the deeply cut leaves. Best in damp shade, but needs some sun to develop the leaf colour . Raised by Dale Hendricks of North Creek Nurseries, USA. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Something new and quite remarkable in the Geranium world, especially amongst the nodosum types. 1 inch wide rich purple petals, each with a distinct pale lilac edge, are overlaid with a shimmering indigo lustre and enhanced with 3 strong magenta pink veins. The orange style and lilac anthers complete the effect. Typical Geranium nodosum foliage (colouring well in Autumn) and very long flowering. Tolerant of shade, including very dry shade. We've lost count of how many times we have told people 'No, you can't buy my stock plant !' . Bred by Jenny Spiller of Elworthy Cottage.Links
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Mauvy-pink, typical Geranium nodosum flowers but with an almost ragged edge formed by lobes of differing lengths. Strong purple bee-lines and a paler eye finish the effect. Nice green foliage and good in dry shade. From Robin Moss, Hexham, Northumberland Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Pinky-mauve flowers with purple rays. Each petal is heavily notched into 3 lobes giving it the effect of a scalloped collar. Nice green leaves and very good for naturalising in dry shade. From Robin Moss, Hexham, Northumberland Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Don't be confused by the name of this Geranium, it is named after a house, not one of it's characteristics. The flowers are some of the darkest of the group, being a rich pinky purple at the centre fading out towards pink at the edge with a white edge. Strong bee lines complete the design. Not quite as striking as Blueberry Ice, but still very nice indeed. Good for growing in dry shady situations where many plants would struggle. Raised by repeated selection of seedling forms by Lionel Bacon, past President of the Alpine Garden Society. Named after his garden.
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Geranium phaeum 'Album'. The pure white form of the Mourning Widow. Good clean white flowers which are relatively large for the type and lack any central ring. More or less evergreen mounds of foliage and upright stems topped with outward facing flowers. Good in dry Shade. Originally collected in the wild in Switzerland by Dr Roger-Smith and Miss Savory, part ofan AGS party in 1940. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Handsome foliage especially in Spring and Autumn when the hearts of the leaves are cool cream, gradually mottling out towards the edge. The deeply incised leaves are further decorated by strong black spots at the deepest points of the lobes. 50cm. Flowers are silvery purple, highly reflexed, with pink tipped anthers. They are produced over a long period from April to July. Easy and rewarding. Introduced by Coen Jansen. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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A distinctively marked G.phaeum with pretty almost white petals surrounding a central violet ring. Flowers take on a slight pink blush as they age. Good, vigorous clumps of bright green foliage send up leafy stems topped with small but showy flowers from late April. 45cm. Phaeums enjoy a semi-shaded position and provide a valuable source of pollen and nectar for early insects. Raised by Andre Ekkleboom in Holland and named for his wife. fusion_separator style_type="single solid" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" sep_color="" top_margin="" bottom_margin="" border_size="" icon="" icon_circle="" icon_circle_color="" width="" alignment="center"][/fusion_separator]Links
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A really nice very dark-leaved G.pratense with white flowers heavily rayed in lavender. The flowers aren't startling white as you find in say a G.sanguineum Album, largely owing to the influence of the veins, an influence that can be quite pronounced at some times of day. The handsome deeply divided foliage is dark purple on dark purple stems in a shortish 30cm mound. Best in full sun, but not too dry, or in more shade if you don't mind the foliage developing more green. like all G,pratense it is prone to mildew after flowering and is best trimmed then to rejuvenate. 35cm high by 45cm wide. Arose from the original batch of Victor Reiter seed grown by Robin Moss. fusion_separator style_type="single solid" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" sep_color="" top_margin="" bottom_margin="" border_size="" icon="" icon_circle="" icon_circle_color="" width="" alignment="center"][/fusion_separator]Links
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Geranium pratense Victor Reiter Strain. Stunning new cultivar with leaves of a striking purple-black above which deep purple saucer shaped blooms are proudly displayed. Place in a prominent position where the unusual many fingered leaves will always provoke comment. Not as high as some of the meadow cranesbills. Leaves become greener as the year progresses or if they are in too much shade. Best in sun. to 60cm. There was a profusion of cultivars produced following the original Californian introduction of G.'Vicor Reiter' which has led to some muddling and confusion in the names of the purple leaved strains, some of which are seed raised, and some micropropagated. This is one of the seed raised strains. originally bred by Californian nurseryman Victor Reiter in the 1970's Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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A fitting name for this lovely Geum. It has 5 rows of frilly petticoat-like petals in a warm soft yellow, all suffused with peach. The centre of each flower has a big boss of yellow stamens tipped with brown anthers all ringed around with the red styles in the middle. Flip the flower over and you find it is washed over in a lovely apricot shade with a dark red calyx and stem. All in all its enough to get you grabbing your skirt and bursting into song. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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I think this is a slow burner rather than a red hot Latin lover, but it's certainly a Geum to fall in love with. Geum 'Flames of Passion' is relatively short and neat at a foot high. The flowers are 2cm across and look down in a rather coy fashion. They are strawberry pink, slightly ruffled with 3 rows of petals and a charming yellow centre with a green eye. The dark maroon buds and stems round off the effect nicely. So if you are feeling coy yourself, perhaps it's time to give passion a try. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Like Can-can this neat little Geum has warm yellow petals tipped and suffused with coppery peach tones. It has 3 rows of petals which are not only ruffled but also beautifully frilly at the edge. The effect is neat, delicate and quite charming. The centres of new flowers are fresh pale green with a big boss of yellow tipped anthers whilst the stigmas are so many they are twisted together. The nodding buds are wrapped in pomegranate red calyces with similirly coloured stems. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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When it first opens this reminds me of the simple cotton caps worn by maids in years gone by with frilly edges all gathered together with a band. At first nodding and a fresh lemon in colour the flowers open flatter and fade to a rich buttermilk, looking out with two rows of petals. A good clumping variety. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Introduced by Hardy's in 2010, this Geum has built up a great reputation for reliability and impact. It is a sterile hybrid that will hold its zingy semi double orange flowers on stems up to 90cm tall and keep on producing them over an extended season. The flowers can vary in shade from a rich orange back towards a more mellow shade. From a distance it reminds us somewhat of Geum 'Hilltop Beacon' but the growth habit is much more upright and tighter packed. Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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This is one for those of you that like something a bit more subtle - a bit of a symphony in cream and green. There are up to 3 rows of petals, each one long stalked giving a gap at the flower base. They are white, deliciously green shaded in the bee lines and the throat, especially as they first open. The flowers hang down so you need to get down to appreciate the fluffy green styles. It is a good clumper and short at 12 inches Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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Japanese Forest Grass. Soft and billowing like the surf as it reaches the beach, this exquisite grass forms low growing domes of limey yellow ribbony blades in a shady position. The more sun it gets, the less lime and more gold you get, but as natural forest grass it is happiest in partial or bright shade. Also fab-u-lous in pots. Not fussy as to soil type providing it is not too dry. rather slow growing but well worth the wait. Deciduous in Winter. Height 30-40cm Discount of 25p per plant when you buy 3 or more of this variety -
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Helleborus niger. Christmas Rose. This is the Hellebore that is so associated with Christmas and Christmas cards, though it rarely flowers before January and is usually later still. However, the flowers are still lovely, charming wide open pure white waxy blooms with bright yellow centres carried mostly singly on stiff upright stems. Long lasting flowers to cheer the depths of Winter. They are not the easiest of plants, but a little knowledge can help you to site them well. They are plants of light woodland, with a requirement for shade and a dislike of acid soils and of poverty and drought. Give them a little lime and good humus content. Mulch annually, especially with mushroom compost and they will reward you. One last word of warning- you might like them on your Christams card and around your candle decoration, but voles love the buds for Christmas dinner. HARMFUL IF EATEN (except to voles!)Discount of 25p per plant for quantities of 3 or overLinks
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